La Raza
Chicano Slang in Old-School Hip-Hop: The Words Kid Frost, Cypress Hill and Mellow Man Ace Put on the Radio
Community
Your word isn't here yet
Join Hablaaa and add the expression no one else has documented.
Create accountor
Add a word/Sounds like "AH" (as in "art") + "gwahs" (as in "Guam")/
Meaning
A warning expression meaning watch out, heads up, stay alert. In Mexico, 'aguas' is shouted to warn of immediate danger or to tell someone to be extremely careful, usually in response to a potentially hazardous situation that requires heightened awareness and caution.
Examples
“Aguas with the car!”
“Aguas, the boss is coming.”
“Keep your eyes open or they'll catch you.”
Regional synonyms
Community
Your word isn't here yet
Join Hablaaa and add the expression no one else has documented.
/Sounds like "AH" (as in "art") + "gwahs" (as in "Guam")/
Meaning
A warning expression meaning watch out, heads up, stay alert. In Mexico, 'aguas' is shouted to warn of immediate danger or to tell someone to be extremely careful, usually in response to a potentially hazardous situation that requires heightened awareness and caution.
Examples
“Aguas with the car!”
“Aguas, the boss is coming.”
“Keep your eyes open or they'll catch you.”
Regional synonyms
Articles featuring this word
La Raza
Chicano Slang in Old-School Hip-Hop: The Words Kid Frost, Cypress Hill and Mellow Man Ace Put on the Radio
Órale
Best Mexican Phrases for Tourists: Your 2026 World Cup Survival Guide
Gestures
Mexican Hand Gestures and Body Language: The Unspoken Slang
Emergencia
Mexican Emergency Spanish: Essential Phrases for Safety During the World Cup
Slang
How to Learn Spanish Slang: A Practical Guide Beyond the Textbook
Mono
+1
In Panama, Guatemala, and Honduras, a casual informal way to refer to a guy or just some dude. More neutral in tone than in other Spanish-speaking countries, where the same word can carry negative or racial connotations.